Would a messy Brexit cause food shortages? Or planes to be grounded? Would car plants fall silent? With just eight months to go before Brexit, the UK government is fighting off accusations that it’s not doing enough to prepare for … Read More
The unrelenting heatwave is fraying nerves throughout Germany, but for the nation’s farmers, the situation is genuinely grave. With scarcely any rain having fallen since April, crop yields have been drastically depleted. The unstinting dry spell and heatwave currently bringing … Read More
New satellite imagery reveals thick blankets of smoke over California and Oregon from the raging wildfires that have incinerated hundreds of thousands of acres across the U.S. this summer. Persistent, record-breaking heat and an extremely dry landscape set the stage … Read More
Damage is seen following an earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia, July 29, 2018 in this picture obtained from social media. Lalu Onank/Social Media via REUTERS SEMBALUN, Indonesia—A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the popular tourist destination of Lombok in Indonesia on Sunday, killing 14 people and … Read More
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump leave the White House en route to Bedminster, N.J., on July 27, 2018. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times) President Donald Trump threatened on July 29 to shut down the government unless Democrats in Congress … Read More
California is still gripping with the severe drought, but water conservation has been now ordered to deal with the damage exemplified in these aerial photos. If you live in the United States, especially if you live on the West Coast, … Read More
Rial has lost half its value since April amid weak economy and big demand for dollars by Iranians fearful of sanctions. The probable return of US sanctions has triggered a rapid fall of Iran’s currency [Vahid Salemi/AP Photo] Iran’s currency … Read More
Record-breaking temperatures of up to 38 Celcius have caused deadly wildfires, water shortages and damaged crops. Initially seen as a refreshing change, many Europeans now say the heat wave can’t end soon enough. Racing against the clock The high temperatures … Read More